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[Top] General Information:

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The Layman's Guide to the Toxic Substance Control Act [EPA 560-1-87-011]: Summary of TSCA Legislation (PL 94-469), 5/87, 14 pp.

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The TSCA Assistance Office Information Service: Flier summarizing the types of assistance available, 3/85.

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Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS); Final Rule: 6/29/98 FR pp.35384-474, Technical and Procedural Amendments, Final Rule: 6/24/99 FR pp. 33755-62. (1090 kB PDF)

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Pre-manufacture Notification: Reporting procedures for new chemicals, 40 CFR 720, 7/1/00. Pre-manufacture Notice: EPA Form 7710-25, Instruction For Completing Form. (3160 kB PDF)

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TSCA Inventory Update Rule Amendments; Proposed Rule: 8/26/99 FR pp. 46772-812. (1090 kB PDF)  Proposed Rules, extension of comment period, FR, 10/22/99, pp. 56998-9.

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Answers to Your Questions About the TSCA, Section 8(c) Rule: Record-keeping requirements regarding alleged adverse reactions to chemical substances and mixtures, 4 pp; 40 CFR 717, 4 pp, 7/1/98, Records and Reports of Allegations that Chemical Substances Cause Significant Adverse Reactions to Health or the Environment.

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A Guide For Chemical Importers/Exporters [EPA 560-1-91-001]: 4/91. Introduction To The Chemical Import Requirements Of The Toxic Substances Control Act [EPA 305-B-99-001] 6/99, 22 pp. Fact Sheet: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 12(b) - Notices of Export.

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Explaining Environmental Risk: Notes on environmental risk communication, 11/86, 27 pp. Understanding Environmental Health Risks & Reducing Exposure [EPA 230-9-90-82]: 9/90. The ABC's Of Assessment, EPA Journal -12/8/93.

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Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)--Health Risk Assessment Guidelines, etc: Describes the EPA electronic on-line database which provides risk assessment and regulatory information on chemical substances, 3/1/01. (HTML)

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Refractory Ceramic Fibers: Proposed Significant New Use, Proposed Rule: 3/21/94, FR p. 13294-8. (30 kB PDF)


[Top] Chemical Advisories:

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Notice of Potential Risk--Used Motor Oil: 2/84, 2 pp., with supplement, 2 p.

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Notice to Formulators of Metalworking Fluids--Potential Risk from Nitrosamines: 9/84, 2 pp.

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Notice to Workers of Potential Risk--Nitrosamines in Metalworking Fluids: 9/84, 2 pp.

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Formaldehyde (OPTS): Highlights of the EPA review under TSCA, 5/84, 5 pp. An Update on Formaldehyde (EPA/CPSC): 1997, 4 pp. (20 kB PDF - Note, only the "Update" was found)


[Top] Asbestos in Schools Information:

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Asbestos Worker Protection: CFR 40 Part 763, Subpart G, 7/1/03, 795-6 pp. Applies to State and Local Government Employees Not Covered By OSHA.

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Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools: CFR 40 Part 763, Subpart E, 7/1/03 708-795 pp; applies to Public and Not For Profit Schools.

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Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix C: covers required training for inspectors, supervisors and workers, Management Planner and Project Designer for asbestos abatement operations in schools, commercial and public buildings, (40 CFR 763 Subpart E, Appendix C, 7/1/03). Clarification Interim Final Rule: 5/25/95 FR 27697 pp.

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How to Manage Asbestos In School Buildings - AHERA Designated Person Self Study Guide [EPA 910-B-96-001]: 1/96. (360 kB PDF)

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AHERA Accredited Training Providers and Courses--Publication Listing Sources: 5/31/95 FR 28410 pp. Accredited Asbestos Testing Laboratories--Publication Listing Sources: 8/30/91 FR 43064 pp; Asbestos Fiber Analysis (PLM Test Method) or Asbestos Fiber Analysis (TEM Test Method). State and Regional Listing of Training Providers, September 2001. (Download: 940 kB PDF; Links: HTML)

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Asbestos-in-Schools--A Guide to New Federal Requirements for Local Education Agencies: Guidance for planning and inspections, 2/88, 41 pp. (870 kB PDF)

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Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA): Public Law 99-519, 10/22/86,  dealing with asbestos in schools (US Code, Title 15, Chapter 53, Subchapter II - Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response), 29 pp. (60 kB PDF)

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100 Commonly Asked Questions about the New AHERA Asbestos-in-Schools Rule: Collection of questions on the AHERA rule, 5/88, 61 pp. (1490 kB PDF)

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Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Facilities with PCBs, Asbestos, and Lead-based Paint Regulated Under TSCA: CFR 40 Part 763, Subparts E&G, [EPA 300-B-00-004], 3/00.

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The ABCs of Asbestos in Schools: Joint EPA, PTA and NEA pamphlet, [EPA 745-K93-017]8/03, 16pp. (2900 kB PDF) In Spanish--El ABC del Asbesto en las Encuelas [EPA 747-K04-001], 6/04, 24 pp; Asbestos in Schools Pamphlet, 10/3/03; Federal Requirements for Asbestos Management in Schools Pamphlet, 10/3/03; and 20 Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos-In-Schools Pamphlet, 10/3/03.

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Asbestos in Schools--Evaluation of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)--A Summary Report [EPA 560-4-91-012]: 6/91, Fact Sheet, 7/91. (1310 kB PDF)


[Top] General Asbestos Information:

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Asbestos in Your Home--Questions and Answers: 1990, 8 pp. Health Facts Asbestos, 1/96, 2 pp.

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Asbestos in Buildings--Guidance for Service and Maintenance Personnel [EPA 560-5-85-018]: Guidance Flier, 7/86, 17 pp. (210 kB PDF)

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Guidance for Controlling Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings [EPA 560-5-85-024]: Introduction to the problem of asbestos in buildings and guidance for coping with the problem, 6/85, 105 pp.

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Asbestos Fact Book [A-107/86-002]: Summary of hazardous asbestos problem--background, manifestations, key issues, counteracting efforts, sources of additional information and guidance, 5/86, 12 pp. (480 kB PDF)

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Current Best Practices for Preventing Asbestos Exposure Among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers, April 2007.

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Asbestos: Prohibitions of the Manufacture, Importation, Processing and Distribution in Commerce of Certain Asbestos Containing Products; Labeling Requirements (commonly known as the Asbestos Ban and Phaseout Rule): 40 CFR 263, Subpart I, Sec. 763.160-763.179, 7/1/03, pp. 796-803.

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Fact Sheet/Press Release--EPA Releases Asbestos-in-Public-Buildings Study and Recommendations to Congress: Extent and condition of asbestos containing materials in public and commercial buildings, 2/88, 8 pp. (270 kB PDF)

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A Guide to Respiratory Protection for the Asbestos Abatement Industry [EPA 560-OPTS-86-001]: Also for maintenance or repair work, 9/86, 183 pp. (5650 kB PDF)

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Managing Asbestos in Place--A Building Owner's Guide to operations and maintenance programs for asbestos containing materials: 7/90, 40 pp. (2230 kB PDF)

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Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite: Fact Sheet/Press Release 8/00; Fact Sheet; Q&A. Vermiculite, What Is It? EPA Study - Risk to Consumers Gardening 8/22/00. (420 kB PDF)

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Asbestos: Asbestos Home Page: 6/6/01 (OPPT). (HTML)

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EPA Regional and State Asbestos Contacts, 10 pp. (150 kB PDF)

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Asbestos: Asbestos Strategies - Report of Findings and Recommendation on the Use and Management of Asbestos, 5/16/03, 82 pp.

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Asbestos: Framework for the Asbestos Action Plan, 5/21/03.

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Asbestos -- Drinking Water Fact Sheet, 3 pp.

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Asbestos: Analysts Registry (AAR) Approved Organizations, Updated 3/10/09. 

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Asbestos: Asbestos Contamination in Vermiculite; Vermiculite Consumer Products - ATSDR 5/21/03.

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Asbestos: Current Best Practices for Vermiculite Attic Insulation, EPA 747-F-03-001, 5/03.

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Asbestos: EPA's Pilot Study to Estimate Asbestos Exposure from Vermiculite Attic Insulation, 5/21/03, Background, 5/21/03; Report, 5/21/03.

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Asbestos: Fact Sheet - Garden Products - Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite, 8/00.

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Asbestos: Fact Sheet - O&A - Asbestos-Containing Vermiculite.


[Top] Asbestos NESHAP Information:

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Demolition Practices Under the Asbestos NESHAP, [EPA 340-1-92-013] 18 pp. (150 kB PDF); Get the document in HTML version; Asbestos/NESHAP Demolition Decision Tree, 6/94; Guidelines for Catastrophic Emergency Situations Innovating Asbestos [EPA-340-1-92-010, 2/92.

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Applicability of the Asbestos NESHAP to Asbestos Roofing Removal Operations, Guidance Manual [EPA 340-B-94-001] 90 pp., 8/94.


[Top] General Lead Information:

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Lead-Based Paint--Training, Accreditation, and Certification: CFR 40 Part 745, Subpart L, 6/4/04. Questions and Answers Pamphlet. Final Rule Establishing Notification Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities and Training [EPA-747-F-04-003], 4/04. Training and Certification Program for Lead-Based Paint Activities in Target Housing and Child Occupied Facilities, 2/26/09. (See E-47, E-54)

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Residential Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Program, Section 1018 of Title X, EPA/OPPT/Lead: Real Estate Disclosure; Lead: Disclosure of Known Lead-Based and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazardous Upon Sale or Lease of Residential Property, 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart F, 04/9/04; EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule - Questions and Answers, EPA 75 7-F-96-001, 03/96; Guidance on the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule, HUD/EPA, 08/21/96; EPA and HUD Move to Protect Children from Lead-Based Paint Poisoning; Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing [EPA 747-F-96-002], 12/96; Interpretive Guidance for the Real Estate Community on the Requirements for Disclosure of Information Concerning Lead-Based Paint in Housing, 8/20/96; Part II, 12/05/96; Part III, 8/2/00; Sample Disclosure Format Sale Rentals or Leases: Protect Your Family From Lead In-Your Home, EPA 747-K-99-001, 06/03.

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Reduced Lead (Pb) Consumptions & Use Lead Fishing Sinkers, Proposed Rule: 3/9/94 FR 11122-43 pp. (100 kB PDF)

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Lead In Your Home: Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home, [EPA-747-K-99-001] 6/03; Lead In Your Home - A Parents Reference Guide, [EPA-747-B-98-002] 06/98; Testing Your Home for Lead, [EPA-747-K-00-001], 7/00; Lead Poisoning and Your Children, [EPA 747-K-00-003], 10/00; Lead Poisoning Prevention Tips, HUD, 6/98; Finding A Qualified Lead Professional for Your Home, [EPA 747-F-96-006].

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Lead: Residential Property Renovation: 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart E, 04/09/04, Questions & Answers, 06/98; The Lead-Based Paint Pre-Renovation: Does It Apply To You? EPA 747-F-00-001, 03/00--Page 1, Page 2; Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home, EPA 747-K-99-001, 6/03; Reducing Lead Hazard When Remodeling Your Home, EPA 747-K-97-001, 9/97; Interpretive Guidance For Contractors, Part 1, 5/28 & 6/25/99, Part 2, 10/15/99, Part 3, 1/02/02; The LBP Pre-Renovation Education Rule, EPA 747-B-99-004, 09/99; Lead Paint Safety, HUD/EPA/CDC, 3/01, HUD - 1779 - LHC.

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Identification of Lead-Base Paint Hazards, 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart D, Final Rule, 4/7/04 Sampling Guidance Identifying LBP Hazards 6/3/98.

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Lead: Proposed Significant New Use Rule: 9/28/94 FR 49484 pp. (50 kB PDF)

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Lead; Notification Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities and Training, FR 4/8/04, 18489-18496 pp. Amends 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart L, effective 5/10/04.  (See E-40)

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Lead: Disposal of Residential Lead-Based Paint Waste, FR 10/23/01, pp. 53535-42. (PDF)

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State and Indian Tribal Programs: 40 CFR 745 Subpart Q, 4/7/04.

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Lead: Training, Certification and Accreditation; Firms and Individuals. Forms and Instructions; Lead Activities Certification for Firms; Lead Activities, Certification for Individuals.

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Lead: Where You Live, Get contacts for lead information in each EPA regional office (HTML)

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Lead Poisoning Prevention Grants. (HTML)

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Lead: Laboratories Accredited By EPA NLLAP, Updated 2/09.

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Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil: Locate Firms and Training Programs, Certified Abatement/Inspection Firms and Accredited Training Programs; Fact Sheet: The Development of EPA's National Certification Exams for Lead-Based Paint Abatement Professionals.

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Lead Home Page: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil, 7/15/08; Basic Information, 4/15/08; Lead: Technical Studies, Documents, 7/22/08; An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality - Lead, 06/19/03. (HTML)

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Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures: 40 CFR Part 745, Subparts D E F L Q, 7/1/02 (190 kB PDF) 

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